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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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